I. ˈnō verb
( knew ˈnü also ˈnyü ; known ˈnōn ; know·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English cnāwan; akin to Old High German bi chnāan to recognize, Latin gnoscere, noscere to come to know, Greek gignōskein
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1.
a.
(1) : to perceive directly : have direct cognition of
(2) : to have understanding of
importance of know ing oneself
(3) : to recognize the nature of : discern
b.
(1) : to recognize as being the same as something previously known
(2) : to be acquainted or familiar with
(3) : to have experience of
2.
a. : to be aware of the truth or factuality of : be convinced or certain of
b. : to have a practical understanding of
know s how to write
3. archaic : to have sexual intercourse with
intransitive verb
1. : to have knowledge
2. : to be or become cognizant — sometimes used interjectionally with you especially as a filler in informal speech
• know·able ˈnō-ə-bəl adjective
• know·er ˈnō-ər noun
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- know from
II. noun
Date: 1592
: knowledge
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- in the know